"This is a tragic incident where a man has sadly lost his life and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

I am appealing for anyone who was in the area and saw the car during the night and leading up to when the collision took place to come forward. Any information provided could help us to piece together the circumstance of this collision."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the non-emergency number 101.

UPDATE 1015

Road closures have been lifted on Hitchin Road in Weston at the junction with Lannock Hill.